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Golf R400/420 vs Audi RS3
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reallypeacedoff
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Quite a few of the guys are running more power than the RS3 with the R tuned. Of course, the RS3 could be tuned to gain more power but those who have an R (and came to the conclusion that the extra $ that the S3 costs, was mostly for The Badge) won't want to fork out another +$10k to get the same(ish) output.
Im new to the VW / tuning scene but the whole factory warranty is definitely appealing especially when your talking about brand new cars. Do you think the Golf R400 will have the same engine/ platform as the RS3 similar to how our 2015 R's are basically S3's without the luxury name??
yegor
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The RS3 hatch won't come to the States, the sedan is expected instead.
reallypeacedoff
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I believe the R400 is just an uprated EA888. Similar to the bump up from GTI to R. Better internals etc. I'd imagine the R4 will still be Haldex where as the RS3 is Quattro. Different beast but from all the reviews I have watched/read, not many have been positive towards the RS3...
The RS3 sounds amazing!!! Hands down that is one sexy hatch!!! At least the front half and the tail pipes are...as for the tail lights and rear stance I feel the Golf R has it there...!! Great review...Ive seen a few of the launch videos and everyone seems to say this is a super car killer in disguise...hope this one does make it to the US!!
titan253
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You might be able to tune to more power, but you can never add an extra cylinder and get that sweet, sweet, inline 5 sound 
Sure, there's the premium for the four rings, but you also get a factory warranty and a more premium interior (IMO) which shouldn't be ignored. It's a shame we won't get the hatch, because that power and utility would be an unbeatable combo.
Sure, there's the premium for the four rings, but you also get a factory warranty and a more premium interior (IMO) which shouldn't be ignored. It's a shame we won't get the hatch, because that power and utility would be an unbeatable combo.
carterruss
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I was under the impression both the S3 and RS3 have the Haldex system.
titan253
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I think you're correct, any transverse engine layout (Audi or VW) uses Haldex, even the TTRS
reallypeacedoff
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It's definitely Quattro.
carterruss
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titan253
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Quattro is just Audi marketing jargon. The TT/S/RS are all Quattro but use Haldex systems. If the RS3 has a transversely mounted engine, it'll use Haldex AWD
Mother
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What's your definition of "soon?" It's going to be a while...
Also, as mentioned above, the RS3 is more likely to show up in the US as a sedan, not a hatch.
carterruss
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Right. I understood it as Torsen Quattro and Haldex Quattro.
Edit: spelling (PRND
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